[Comic Book Review] HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, June 6th, the series features writing from Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, art by Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, and Paolo Rivera, inks from Joe Rivera, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters from Clem Robins. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB Writers: Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson Artists: Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, Paolo Rivera Inker: Joe Rivera Colorist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Clem Robins Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera Genre: Horror, Action/Adventure Publication Date: June 06, 2018 Format: FC, 144 pages;

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[Comic Book Review] BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 from Valiant Entertainment. Available May 16th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Jeff Lemire & Ray Fawkes, art from Renato Guedes, and lettering from Simon Bowland. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 Written by Jeff Lemire & Ray Fawkes Art by Renato Guedes Cover A by Kenneth Rocafort Cover B by Renato Guedes Cover C by Giuseppe Camuncoli Variant Cover by Juan José Ryp Bloodshot Icon Variant by Shane Davis Pre-Order Edition by Ryan Bodenheim $3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 16th

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[Comic Book Review] NINJA-K #7 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of NINJA-K #7 from Valiant Entertainment. Available May 16th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Christos Gage, art from Juan José Ryp, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and lettering from Dave Lanphear of A Larger World Studios. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… NINJA-K #7 Written by Christos Gage Art by Juan José Ryp Cover A by Tonci Zonjic Cover B by Alan Quah Interlocking Variant by Clayton Crain Ninjak Icon Variant by Das Pastoras Pre-Order Edition by Raymund Bermudez $3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 16th “THE COALITION” spells doom!

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[Convention] Con-Geda – Another Failure for the Books

Con-Geda is probably a convention you haven’t heard of, until now. It was pretty small, the advertising wasn’t very good, and it crashed before it even left the ground. They labeled themselves as “a unique fan experience designed to bring The 100 fandom together.” The 100 is a fairly popular show currently in its fifth season. Many of the actors make appearances at conventions around the world.  There have also been international conventions dedicated to the show itself. There has never been a convention for The 100 within the United States. The End for End of the World Events This

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Deadpool’: Merc with a Mouth Makes Big-Time

“Time to make the chimi-fuckin’-changas.” – Deadpool. The time is almost here. In exactly 5 days, the whole world gets introduced to another massive rampage wrapped in red spandex. He has many names: the Merc with a Mouth, Regeneration Degenerate, but everyone calls him simply, Deadpool. And thanks to the fine folks over at 20th Century Fox, that kill-crazy motherhugger is going to be crawling out of movie screens everywhere again. To honor this murder-happy super-sequel, let’s take a look way back to where it all began. Cue the music. It all first starts, as any good origin/movie plan takes

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[Comic Book Review] AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2 by Jermaine M. Boyd, Gwynn Tavares & Kuen Tang

PopCultHQ received a review copy of AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2. Available now, the series features writing from Jermaine M. Boyd, art by Gwynn Tavares, and letters from Kuen Tang. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2 Writer: Jermaine M. Boyd Artist: Gwynn Tavares Letterer: Kuen Tang After waking up without memories, Amelia attempts to traverse a Shrieker devoured New York to find her parents. Along her path she finds Survivors, an abandoned home, and a Shrieker trap. Just in the nick of time, Amelia is rescued by her new fellow survivors Eleanor

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[Interview] Ram V & Sumit Kumar Discuss Upcoming Sequel RUIN OF THIEVES: A BRIGANDS STORY at Action Lab: Danger Zone

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It’s Game of Thrones meets Ocean’s Eleven and the stakes have never been higher! Action Lab: Danger Zone is about to release the follow-up to their thrilling miniseries BRIGANDS. Entitled RUIN OF THIEVES, the series is a grimdark Sword and Sorcery story with a heist movie plot as the heroes must survive cross and double cross and their own reputations to come out on top. Writer Ram Venkatesan returns to pen the new adventure along with new series artist Sumit Kumar, colorist Rosh, and letterer Aditya Bidikar. PopCultHQ had the true privilege in chatting with Ram and Sumit about their upcoming release. Take

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[Comic Book Review] Super Genius’ The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman by Julian Voloj & Thomas Campi

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman from Super Genius. Available on Tuesday, May 15th, the series features writing from Julian Voloj (Ghetto Brother: Warrior to Peacemaker), and artwork by Thomas Campi (Macaroni!, Magritte). Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman Writer: Julian Voloj Artist: Thomas Campi Go behind the scenes with JOE SHUSTER! An inside look at the creator of Superman from the author of the acclaimed GHETTO BROTHER and by the artist of MAGRITTE. Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who

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[Comic Book Review] YOUNGBLOOD #11 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of YOUNGBLOOD #11 from Image Comics. Available May 9th, the creative team for this series features writing from Chad Bowers, art from Jim Towe, colors by Juan Manuel Rodriguez, and lettering from Rus Wooton. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… YOUNGBLOOD #11 Writer: Chad Bowers Artist: Jim Towe Colorist: Juan Manuel Rodriguez Letterer: Rus Wooton Cover Artist: Jim Towe In Shops: May 9th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 “A TALE OF TWO YOUNGBLOODS” Japan formally endorses Youngblood, putting them directly at odds with the U.S.’s own Youngblood initiative. Can a trip overseas be far behind for President Diehard? `

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Ant-Man’: Small Hero, Big Wonders

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The weather is fine and the day is glorious. And to kick of the true start of spring is a series of articles this month with a very special theme. This spring/summer is going to be a season of sequels. From Deadpool 2, to Ant-Man and the Wasp, Incredibles 2 etc. It is a time when stories that were beloved (even those released a few short years ago) are getting to tell more tales from their fictional universes. With the triumphant release of Avengers: Infinity War (which has now crossed the $1 billion dollar earnings threshold), Marvel Studios is set

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